Laboratoire ACM Duolys.CE Intensive Antioxidant Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWorks well
“Laboratoire ACM Duolys.CE Intensive Antioxidant Serum 15ml is a care that firms, corrects and unifies the complexion. It acts also on the brown spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Tocotrienols + 1 moreWorks well
“This care is formulated in order to prevent and to visibly correct the cutaneous signs of aging (wrinkles, fine lines and brown spots).”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tocotrienols.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 15 moreWorks
“It associates a high doses of Vitamin C (Ascobic Acid) associated to natural Vitamin E and to moisturizing actives.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbic acid, Tocotrienols + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ascorbic acid~6.9–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium lactate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerDimethicone~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTocotrienols~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPhospholipids~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSqualene~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneSorbitan caprylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylatePolysilicone-11~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsododecane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer~0.2–0.4%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateBeta-sitosterol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholCi 15985~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium lactate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Tocotrienols, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phospholipids, Squalene, Sorbitan caprylate, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Isododecane, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Elaeis guineensis oil, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Disodium edta, Dimethylacrylamide/acrylic acid/polystyrene ethyl methacrylate copolymer, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Decyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Beta-sitosterol, T-butyl alcohol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Parfum
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| Laboratoire ACMDuolys.CE Intensive Antioxidant SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NuFaceLifter Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Serum S3 | Revolution ReloveRelove By Revolution Brightening 10% Vitamin C Serum | Goldfaden MDBrightening Elixir | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 88% | 87% |
| Price | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Laboratoire ACM - Duolys. CE Intensive Antioxidant Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 6.90% - 8.40% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 2.20% - 2.70% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 109.99$ in the United States and from 26.25£ up to 33.31£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 6Tocotrienol‐rich fraction attenuates UV‐induced inflammaging: A bench to bedside studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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